3274349, 6A-1.09422 - Florida Administrative Rules, Law, Code, Register

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Notice: 3274349

Notice of Proposed Rule

Department:

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

Division:

State Board of Education

Chapter:

FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION

Overview

RULE:

6A-1.09422

Coordinated Screening and Progress Monitoring System and Statewide, Standardized Assessment Program Requirements

PURPOSE:

The purpose of this rule amendment is to establish the writing grade-level scale scores for each achievement level and the writing graduation passing score as part of the student achievement testing program known as the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT). The effect will be the reporting of student academic performance in writing by achievement levels and the requirement of students to pass the grade 10 FCAT in writing in order to qualify for a standard high school diploma.

SUMMARY:

This rule is amended to specify score ranges that define five achievement levels for the writing portion of the FCAT for grades 4, 8, and 10, and to establish the passing score for the writing graduation requirement.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:

1001.02, 1008.22 (3)(c)5, 1008.22 (11) FS.

LAW:

1001.02, 1001.11, 1008.22, 1008.25, 1008.33 FS.

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:

12/15/2006 Vol. 32/50

COMMENTS:

From 12/15/2006 To 1/5/2007 (21 Days)
The public comment period for this notice has already expired.

REFERENCE MATERIALS:

No reference(s).

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